Please apply at: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2258299 Summary of Position Under the direct supervision of the Director of Fiscal Services processes records, updates and reconciles site and/or district financial information; responds to concerns and issues within assigned area of accounts receivable/accounts payable and provides information, instruction, and support to employees and vendors; maintains confidential records; ensures compliance with mandated requirements. performs financial functions involving complex and technical accounting and record keeping; assists in the formulation, analysis and execution of the annual budget and financial accounting work; identifies budget variances and recommends appropriate actions to comply with fiscal requirements and budget guidelines; analyzes costs of programs and services; and provides analytical information as required by administrative and program personnel and/or regulatory agencies; other related duties as assigned. Duties Duties of the Accounting Specialist shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Compiles reports, assembles, tabulates, and verifies financial and statistical data monthly, quarterly or annually as required.
• Advises administrative staff of the implications of funding alternatives, proposed program adjustments for the purpose of providing assistance to administration in identifying and resolving budget variances and other financial issues.
• Assists in the development and management of site or departmental annual budget utilizing proper budgeting and accounting procedures.
• Prepares budgetary transfers and/or journal entries as necessary for purchasing and balancing the site or departmental budget.
• Maintains comprehensive files containing pertinent historical data as required.
• Processes departmental purchase requisitions and/or purchase orders.
• Processes, reviews, and compares purchase orders to invoices, verifies correct amount and prepares for payment.
• Maintains cash accounts, receipts, and accounts receivable records; reconciles bank statements; may make bank deposits.
• Completes month and year-end reports for state and federal reimbursements.
• Assists in fiscal and calendar year end closing process.
• Assists in annual audit of all accounts process, provides supporting documentation and/or information on internal process for audit.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

KNOWLEDGE

of and

ABILITIES

to:

• Experience in business/school procedures
• Computer, office equipment, technology, and basic software programs
• Modern office methods and practices including filing systems, letter and report writing, and standard office equipment operation, correspondence, standard English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• State Education Code and other applicable laws.
• District organization, operations, operations, policies and objectives.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Perform and coordinate complex office, clerical work involving independent judgment and requiring accuracy and speed
• Interpret and explain school and District policies, rules and objectives
• Understand and perform duties within scope of authority
• Establish and implement revised office procedures as needed and according to established guidelines
• Perform duties effectively with many demands on time and constant interruptions
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work independently with little direction
• Establish and maintain supportive cooperative relations with all school personnel, parents, and students
• Computer skills especially with Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite, and the Internet. Other program knowledge in finance software for budget, human resources or payroll. Student Identifier Databases, web based substitute tracking systems, and employee information databases are a plus. Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Junior college or university or business school coursework in accounting preferred.
• Minimum of one year clerical/accounting experience involving financial record keeping preferred
• Valid California driver's license and evidence of insurability at the standard rate is required and must be maintained

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ADA REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT

• Sit for extended periods at a desk, conference table or in meeting rooms
• Frequently stand and walk, bend, stoop, and reach overhead
• Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Physical agility to lift and move up to 25 pounds
• Repetitive hand activities within close reach within close reach, such as keyboard, mouse, handwriting, files, phone, and printed matter with or without visual aids
• Verbal communications including the ability to speak and hear at normal room levels
• Ability to use office equipment including computer terminals, telephones, calculators, copiers, and fax Please apply at: https://www.

edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2258299

Pay:

$29.07 - $34.02 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person